Participate in an exploratory workshop that demonstrates fun ways to bring rainforests, oceans, or space into your classroom. Take home curriculum complete with TEKS correlations in math, science, and social studies. Earn credit toward Continuing Professional Education as established by the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC). Workshops include hands-on activities, educational materials, and a guided visit through one of the attractions at Moody Gardens®.
Please call 1-800-582-4673, ext. 4231, or email yschmidt@moodygardens.com, for more information and reservations.
Pre-registration is required.
Full Day Workshops 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., lunch included $45.00 per person
Half Day Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., lunch not included $30.00 per person
Flying WILD (Full Day) Saturday, November 21, 2009 Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island (Half Day) Saturday, March 6, 2010 Sharks (Half Day) Saturday, March 13, 2010 Underwater Wonders (Full Day) Saturday, December 19, 2009 Saturday, April 3, 2010 Penguins and Seals (Half Day) Saturday, February 6, 2010 Saturday, April 10, 2010
Private workshops are available for individual districts or schools. Call for additional information.
Educator Night
Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island Educator Night Join us for a special educators – only screening of Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island. Discover the role Galveston Island played in immigration during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Discovery Museum at Moody Gardens® Who: Educators and one guest Please bring any form of identification proving that you work for a school (paycheck stub, insurance card, etc.). RSVP: 1-800-582-4673, ext. 4119, or email yschmidt@moodygardens.com
Annual Educator Open House
Earn SBEC credits while discovering fun ways to bring the rainforests and oceans alive in your classroom or join us for our annual Educators Open House. Please check back for the next Educator Open Housedate.
Annual Educator Open House All area educators and supporting school staff are invited to participate in this fun event! Show your school ID** at the registration table in the Visitor Center Circle. Please visit the FAQ section for more information. Frequently Asked Questions
After registering, you will:
§ Receive free admission into all Moody Gardens® attractions
§ Be able to participate in presentations
§ Be entered into the drawing for various door prizes including free field trips and workshops
§ Receive a ticket for a free boxed lunch (first 1000 educators)
**Please provide any form of school employment identification (i.d. card, paycheck stub, insurance card, etc.). Please see the FAQ section for more information.
Curriculum Guides
Help make the most of your visit by downloading a copy of the curriculum. Preprinted, bound versions of select guides are also available for only $10.00 per copy. Call 1-800-582-4673, ext. 4231 for more information.
The curriculums below are in PDF format. (Please note: This format requires Adobe Acrobat. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, click here to download Adobe Acrobat.)
Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation and research.
